Climate of Malaita, Solomon Islands
Area-weighted average across Malaita. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Malaita, a subdivision of Solomon Islands, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in August to 26.1°C / 79°F in January, with rainfall from 220 mm / 8.7 in to 367 mm / 14.4 in depending on the season (3256 mm / 128.2 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1°C79°F | 360 mm14.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.9°C78.6°F | 367 mm14.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.9°C78.6°F | 310 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.8°C78.4°F | 249 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.6°C78.1°F | 239 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.8°C76.6°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 238 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.7°C78.3°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 26°C78.8°F | 273 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Malaita?
Malaita, Solomon Islands does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 26.1°C / 79°F, and the driest is June at 220 mm / 8.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Malaita?
Malaita, Solomon Islands has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in August to 26.1°C / 79°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 3256 mm / 128.2 in, with the wettest month being February (367 mm / 14.4 in) and the driest June (220 mm / 8.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Malaita?
The hottest month in Malaita is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.1°C / 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Malaita?
The coldest month in Malaita is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
When does it rain most in Malaita?
The wettest month in Malaita is February, averaging about 367 mm / 14.4 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 220 mm / 8.7 in.